Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 June 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: Crow Lane, CROW, Ringwood, BH24 3EA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| LIDL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bluefins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Premier Inn Ringwood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Elm Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| David Lloyd Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Moortown Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2019 |
| The New Forest Sandwich Company Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre
What is Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre's food hygiene rating?
Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre last inspected?
Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre was last inspected on 8 June 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Libertys Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre is one of 157 rated food businesses in Ringwood. See every hygiene rating in Ringwood →
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